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Second Pass Spraying on Soybeans: The Case for Post-Residuals

With some beans going in later this season, we've now had pre-emerge products out for six weeks or more. That’s right in line with the typical residual lifespan of most pre-emerge herbicides...

Jun 16, 2025
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In-Season Nitrogen Application

During this stage it’s a race to see how many heat units we can accumulate and how soon we can get to tassel. Also right before the rapid growth stage is a great time to spread in season nitroge...

Jun 10, 2025
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Planning Summer Fungicide Applications

As we head into the summer growing season, it's time to start planning fungicide applications to protect yield and maximize crop health.

Jun 02, 2025
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Kill Weeds Now, Not Later

While walking through these fields you may think that the weeds that you see are small and can wait a week or so, but it is better to spray them now. There are not near as many growing points, and a s...

May 27, 2025
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Ways to Increase Forage Production

With the dry summers we have had in recent years it seems that hay production in my area has been a growing concern for growers with livestock to feed. Last summer was a very good hay season with ampl...

May 19, 2025
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Consider In-Season Nitrogen

In the next 3 weeks we are going to approach the rapid growth stage. This is where it only takes two or three days to put on a new leaf, and we go from knee high corn to shoulder high very quickly. Th...

May 13, 2025
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Switching Weed Chemistries

The weather has made it a challenge to keep ahead of planting. Many acres of corn and soybeans have emerged where the wind prevented some pre-emerge spraying. There are many chemical options avai...

May 05, 2025
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Before Spraying, Check Emergence

Sooner than later the weather will straighten up and we will be back in the fields. Before going to the field to spray, make sure you check for possible emergence of the crop and adjust plans if neces...

Apr 28, 2025
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In-Field Scouting with SFG

​Timely scouting helps us keep on top of the fields that need attention soon and also know what each field needs before the sprayer gets there. If you have questions about scouting or would like to ge...

Apr 21, 2025
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Don't Skip on Pre-Emerge Chemical

With spring rapidly approaching and the corn market not leaping upward, some farmers are trying to cut expenses for the 2025 growing season. I often hear the question, “Do I really need to spend...

Apr 07, 2025
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